Timos Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 (edited) I have the chance to splurge on myself for the first time in ages. My system (check out my profile) is a SNA donated performance powerhouse. Dad rectified some of the issues with my YBA amplifier, my cables, speakers and sub are going great guns. My local is 'Dynomite Records' and the have the AT120USB TT for $549 and I might be able to get some vinyl as well in part of the deal. I have no experience with any of this side of Hi-Fi - so please tell me to either rip my toe out of the tempting waters or jump on in. Tim. Edited March 19, 2019 by Timos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantan Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 7 minutes ago, Timos said: I have the chance to splurge on myself for the first time in ages. My system (check out my profile) is a SNA donated performance powerhouse. Dad rectified some of the issues with my YBA amplifier, my cables, speakers and sub are going great guns. My local is 'Dynomite Records' and the have the AT120USB TT for $549 and I might be able to get some vinyl as well in part of the deal. I have no experience with any of this side of Hi-Fi - so please tell me to either rip my toe out of the tempting waters or jump on in. Tim. Hi Tim. I am pleased it is going well. Going vinyl is a great idea but the hardware is really the tip of the iceberg. Soon enough, you will be spending hundreds on records This is of course, a great thing and especially joyous, but will find you have an empty wallet more often than not. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Muon N' Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 I would look at something used to maximise what you get for your hard earned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batty Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 $550 will get you quite a nice used TT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mloutfie Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Getting something used for $500 would be heaps better an at120. If you want new for that price of suggest looking at project debut carbon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goatboy Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 The Rega RP1 is in your budget and includes a fitted cartridge. https://www.apollohifi.com.au/rega-planar-1-turntable-2016-gloss-black.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkoLSheaN4QIV1I-PCh1Kzg34EAYYAiABEgLD-_D_BwE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myskylab Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 or you could try something like this excellent value TT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 2 hours ago, Timos said: 'Dynomite Records' That’s walking distance from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barn door Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 +1 for either Rega P1 or Project Debut CarbonBut if you’re patient, you may do better buying second hand. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wimbo Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 @Timos I'll be puting up a Technics SL1200 MK2 for around $650-$700 that comes with a Shure SC35C cartridge in the next day or so. Keep an eye out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timos Posted March 29, 2019 Author Share Posted March 29, 2019 Thanks for all the replies and the advice so far. Dynomite have 25% off everything if you spend over $50 tomorrow. Hypothetically, for a newbie with no knowledge of vinyl, if I was able to get the turntable (new) and some black stuff for the price of $549 with around $140 of music, is that a good deal? Tim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barn door Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Thanks for all the replies and the advice so far. Dynomite have 25% off everything if you spend over $50 tomorrow. Hypothetically, for a newbie with no knowledge of vinyl, if I was able to get the turntable (new) and some black stuff for the price of $549 with around $140 of music, is that a good deal? Tim.Which TT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timos Posted March 29, 2019 Author Share Posted March 29, 2019 It's the AT120. $549 - 25% if the discount applies. I've asked them, but haven't heard back yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrews_melb Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 sales come up all the time, id put my coin into the classifieds on here and try and get a used rega rp3 or something or project deck for around $500. You’ll be a lot happier knowing you have a good TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barn door Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 It's the AT120. $549 - 25% if the discount applies. I've asked them, but haven't heard back yet. Is it a good deal? Perhaps. Is it a good turntable? No. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me2also Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Definitely go second hand. Chances are if you get one off the classifieds here, you'll be getting something that's been cared for by somebody who cares about their hifi gear. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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